ActionSA plans to approach the North Gauteng High Court to set aside a South African Police Service investigation that cleared two senior officers implicated in the Phala Phala scandal, alleging a cover-up.
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Nigeria's Senate Public Accounts Committee has given external auditors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited one week to explain ₦210 trillion in unexplained financial entries.
Nigeria’s annual headline inflation rate declined slightly to 15.91% in June 2026, from 15.93% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Nigeria's Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, projects diaspora remittances to reach $1 billion monthly by end-2026, citing FX market reforms that have restored stability and boosted confidence.
The United States has resumed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz following renewed attacks in the Gulf, undermining recent peace efforts.
Petrol and diesel prices in Kenya remain unchanged for July 2026 despite rising international oil tensions, with analysts suggesting potential decreases in August.
Iran launched attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on Tuesday night, claiming to target the US Fifth Fleet's command center, escalating regional tensions amid ongoing US military operations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court to halt Parliament's Section 89 impeachment proceedings against him.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, ending the defending champions' campaign. France captain Kylian Mbappe criticized his team's approach after the loss.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has announced that Safar 1448AH will begin on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following a review of moon sighting reports across Nigeria.
A man was beheaded on the University of Jos permanent site, with assailants reportedly taking his head. Authorities have not identified the victim or suspects.
Three political parties missed the Independent National Electoral Commission's deadline to upload their presidential and vice-presidential candidates, as the commission's portal closed at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku permission to travel to Dubai for medical surgery. The court set a return date before adjourning the hearing.
Senior APC figures in Benue State have publicly distanced themselves from Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring support for Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume.
President Donald Trump has abandoned a proposed 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one day after announcing it, as the U.S. intensifies military pressure on Iran’s southern coast.
Abducted pupils from Oyo State have been rescued and returned home, with emotional reunions reported at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. The incident has triggered a public dispute between Governor Seyi Makinde and SGF George Akume over federal response protocols.
Adeniyi Adeyemi, claiming to be Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, was arrested in Osun State by DSS and police. A U.S. lobbying firm said the arrest came just before planned talks with former U.S. officials linked to Donald Trump.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has approved the listing of additional ETFSAP securities, expanding access to passive investment vehicles for South African investors.
Spain advanced to the World Cup final after defeating France, while France welcomed back Tchouameni and Barcola for the crucial match.